"Poean" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Poean [comparative], most Poean [superlative]
Etymology: Poe + -an Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Poe|an}} Poe + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Poean (comparative more Poean, superlative most Poean)
  1. Pertaining to Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), American writer and poet best known for tales of mystery and the macabre, or to his works. Related terms: Poesque

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